Engineer (f/m/d)

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT); Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purposeful Contribution

Flexible Working Hours & Remote‑work

KIT‑Family+ program

Career‑Building and Development

Stay Healthy

Individualised Extra Benefits

Job summary

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) seeks a skilled engineer to support sensor systems for the AIDAc2 atmospheric simulation chamber. You will independently prepare existing sensors for installation, assist with assembly and testing of new components, and help document sensor hardware and technical systems.

The work spans Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen and Karlsruhe sites and involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma Engineer in engineering, mechanical engineering, plant engineering, or plant technology
• Several years of professional experience in design, construction, and operation of physical measurement systems and experimental facilities (preferably atmospheric research)
• Experience in CAD design (Autodesk Inventor), LabVIEW, physical measurement technology, and sensor technology
• Ability to work well in a team, strong communication skills, and a structured and goal-oriented approach to work

Responsibilities

• Independently preparing the existing sensors for installation at the new AIDAc2 atmospheric simulation chamber
• Assistance with the installation of sensors and technical system components at AIDAc2
• Assisting in the development, procurement, and testing of new and innovative sensors and technical system components
• Installation and testing of the new components at AIDAc2
• Supporting the project team during the commissioning and test operation of AIDAc2
• Assisting with the documentation of sensor systems and technical system components

Skills

CAD design

Autodesk Inventor

LabVIEW

Sensor technology

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma Engineer in engineering, mechanical engineering, plant engineering, or plant technology

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

LabVIEW

Job description

The IMKAAF conducts research on atmospheric aerosol processes that are significant for the environment, weather, and climate. To this end, it utilizes the AIDA atmospheric simulation chambers which are unique worldwide, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, and innovative mobile measurement devices.

Your Tasks

• Independently preparing the existing sensors for installation at the new AIDAc2 atmospheric simulation chamber
• Assistance with the installation of sensors and technical system components at AIDAc2
• Assisting in the development, procurement, and testing of new and innovative sensors and technical system components
• Installation and testing of the new components at AIDAc2
• Supporting the project team during the commissioning and test operation of AIDAc2
• Assisting with the documentation of sensor systems and technical system components

Your Profile

• A completed college degree (Bachelor’s/Diploma Engineer) in engineering, mechanical engineering, plant engineering, or plant technology
• Several years of professional experience in the design, construction, and operation of physical measurement systems, as well as in the technical and experimental operation of experiments or test facilities (preferably in the field of atmospheric research)
• Experience in CAD design (preferably Autodesk Inventor), LabVIEW, physical measurement technology, and sensor technology
• Ability to work well in a team, strong communication skills, and a structured and goal-oriented approach to work

We Offer

• Purposeful Contribution: Your work creates the conditions for world‑class research—and helps ensure that science makes a tangible difference for society and the future.

• Flexible Working Hours: Take advantage of flexible‑hours schemes, remote‑work options, and a 30‑day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work‑life balance.

• Family-friendliness: The “KIT‑Family+” program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent‑child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.

• Career‑Building and Developmental Opportunities: We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing‑education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.

• Stay Healthy: Under the motto “Fit at KIT – Body, Mind and Soul,” we promote your well‑being through fitness classes and mental‑health programmes.

• Individualised Extra Benefits: Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicketBW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Job location
Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (and Karlsruhe)

Contract duration 2 years

Salary Salary category 10 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

For technical information, please contact Dr. Ottmar Möhler
[e-mail]

If you have general questions about the application process, please contact IsabellDuzsik
Personalservice (PSE)
[e-mail]
[phone]

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-11-30 Job posting number: 388/2026